Red-winged blackbirds all the time. I've had to change my typical running route during their nesting season, because they attack during a particular stretch. They seem to have finally disappeared now, typical for late July/early August.

Sand Dunesregistered

RE: Has anyone ever been attacked by a wild animal while running?8/7/2018 12:01PM - in reply to Luuios

It would also be my post for weirdest injury. There was a small snake on my path, which isn't that unusual here in New Mexico.

Usually they just slither along and don't really mind people. Well this was a really little guy and he was moving along pretty good right to left in front of me so I figured I was safe. But just as my left leg was about a foot off the ground he snaps his body around and strikes at my ankle.

I see him striking and try to extend my stride as far as possible. He just misses me but I overstride so much that I tweak my knee and had to take a week off of running.

Geeser

RE: Has anyone ever been attacked by a wild animal while running?8/7/2018 1:55PM - in reply to 1955

The only thing that has attacked me were birds protecting their territory.

While running I have encountered numerous snakes, including rattlers, skunks, a mountain lion, black bears, stray dogs, hogs, a moose and her calf, spiders in their webs (lines?), a fox, hundreds of deer, a porcupine, African elephants, eagles, hawks and grumpy monkeys.

The grossest thing I have seen was a kitten getting run over by a car.

outsiderunnerregistered

RE: Has anyone ever been attacked by a wild animal while running?8/7/2018 2:46PM - in reply to IndyJ

I was charged by a moose on a trail outside of my Montana town ....the moose was enormous, a huge male. My Australian Shepherd tried to herd him, triggering his rage. At first, his nostrils were flaring and he clearly saw me and then was diverted by my dog. He tried to stomp my dog but the moose seemed clumsy and distractible and my dog was able to zigzag out of the way quite easily. The moose seemed to lose interest and then trotted off. They have articulated knees and his running looked strange but his stride length was impressive. Now my dog knows what they are and he is quite respectful, as am I.

Fresh Meat

RE: Has anyone ever been attacked by a wild animal while running?8/7/2018 3:26PM - in reply to IndyJ

Got bit by a dog that was on a leash that was connected to the owner's hand. It was a small puppy that jumped up when I ran by on a narrow sidewalk in Bangkok where I was living at the time. Puppy had sharp teeth! I didn't even know I had been bit until a few minutes later when I stopped at red light and looked down and saw a small trickle of my blood going down my calf. Then I was pissed off as I knew that meant a trip to the hospital plus three more follow ups after that. The cleaning of the wound hurt way more than the actual dog bite!

outsiderunnerregistered

RE: Has anyone ever been attacked by a wild animal while running?8/7/2018 3:34PM - in reply to Fresh Meat